HSE Officer

SEM Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established industrial company in Dartford is looking for an HSE Officer to promote health, safety, and environmental practices. Responsibilities include developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and leading training sessions. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH certification and experience in a production environment. The company offers a competitive rewards package and excellent learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive reward package

Excellent learning and development opportunities

25 days holiday plus eight bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Qualifications

• Professional experience in a similar role, ideally in a production environment.
• Willingness to work towards NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Self-awareness to identify areas for personal development.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive health, safety, and environmental culture.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead safety-related training.

Skills

Health, Safety, and Environmental awareness

Excellent communication skills

Ability to conduct risk assessments

Team spirit and professionalism

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Solid knowledge of ISO 14001:2015

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a committed team member with technical understanding who is eager to grow in the fields of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE). As our new HSE Officer, you will take responsibility for these important areas - supported by the Quality team.

At SEM, we design and manufacture high performance electrical industrial motors. Established in 1914, we are justifiably proud of our heritage and history. People are at the centre of everything we do and we all share one common goal; to provide the best quality products on time to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture across the organisation with an emphasis on sustainability
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining HSE policies and processes in line with legal requirements
• Conducting risk assessments and site inspections, deriving and implementing improvement measures
• Acting as Environmental Representative in accordance with ISO 14001:2015, ensuring compliance and continual improvement of the environmental management system
• Leading and supporting internal and external HSE audits
• Delivering safety-related training for employees and managers
• Recording and analysing incidents, accidents, and HSE KPIs, and ensuring follow-up actions are completed
• Supporting the safe installation of equipment and the proper disposal of hazardous materials
• Providing guidance on specialised topics such as fire protection, machine safety, hazardous substances, noise, and occupational illnesses
• Collaborating with Facility Management, the canteen, and external service providers to ensure compliance with safety standards
• Monitoring legal developments and proactively advising the management team

Qualifications

• A strong sense of responsibility and initiative
• Professional experience in a similar role, ideally in a production environment
• A positive mindset and a structured, self-driven way of working
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in delivering training
• Team spirit, assertiveness, and professionalism at all levels
• High safety, quality and environmental awareness with a real desire to continually improve processes
• Well organised and efficient with a hands-on approach
• The ability to stay focused under pressure and prioritize effectively
• Willingness to work towards a relevant and up to date NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) is essential
• Self-awareness to identify areas for personal development

Experience and Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification - ideally possessed
• Solid knowledge of the requirements according to ISO 14001:2015 - ideally possessed
• Proficient in MS Office and experienced in analysing HSE data

What SEM can offer you

• A competitive reward package
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• 25 days holiday per annum plus eight bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Innovation incentives
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Social and seasonal incentives

The hours you would work

Monday to Thursday, 7.30am - 4.15pm. Friday 7.30am - 12.30pm